DESCRIPTION
Common Name:ALBINO SULCATA
Price Rate:₱50,000
Scientific Name:Geochelone Sulcata
Current Size:5-7CM
Average Adult Size:22-32" (males larger)
Available:4
Captive-Bred Tortoises in the Philippines Nothing beats tortoises that are bred locally because they are usually healthier than imports. Imported tortoises may go through a lot of stress and are exposed to different kinds of bacteria, parasites or infectious diseases along the way. Most of them will be sold as captive-bred (CB) but may actually be coming from unethical sources, or worse, they may be poached illegally from their native country. It happens more than you think. Even with the correct care, some of them may already have problems way before you get them. Whereas with locally bred tortoises, there is a high chance that you will have a lifetime companion if the correct care is given.
Available CB TortoisesNote that we have a DENR Wildlife Farm Permit (WFP) so we can keep, breed, and sell tortoises as well. Because of this WFP, we are able to provide a DENR-recognized OR (official receipt) to prove that the tortoise you purchase is legal. This will also enable you to register your tortoise in the DENR-NCR office at East Ave. Just bring the tortoise, the OR, and ID pictures.
Diet:This tortoise is naturally a grazer, and will wander about nibbling on grass the majority of its natural life. In captivity, sulcata tortoises will graze on grasses as well as leafy weeds and clover (dandelions are a favorite). As babies, we focus more on feeding them a wide mix of leafy greens (spring mix), since they have a harder time eating the more tough grass. Vegetables can be added to the diet for variety, but a focus should be on leafy greens and grasses. Fruit should generally be avoided.
Adult Behavior: Adult sulcata tortoises are interactive and curious tortoises. They can be aggressive towards eachother, particularly when two similar-sized adult males are housed together. Over time (and with careful watching by the owner), they usually develop a hierarchy and smaller males will assume a submissive role. Sulcatas are not aggressive towards people. They can be damaging to their environment, digging deep burrows to stay warm or cool if no shelter is provided. Most sulcatas will eagerly come to their keepers looking for food once they are comfortable in their environments. They can get impatient in small areas, so this is not a tortoise for the keeper looking for something that doesn't need space. When an enclosure is properly built for the tortoise, they are very enjoyable animals to keep.
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